Koyikkal Palace
Art museum, Archaeology museum in Kerala, India
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The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India.[1][2][3] The palace was built in 17th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family.[4] Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684.[5][6] The palace is a double storied building and built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala.
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| Established | 1677 |
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| Location | Nedumangad, Kerala, India |
| Type | Art museum, Archaeology museum |
The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, and also hosts folklore and a numismatic museums.[citation needed] The exhibits in the museum contains such rare instruments as the "Chandravalam", a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu;[clarification needed] and the "Nanthuni", a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu.[clarification needed][citation needed]
